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Peruvian grape growth could rise in 2014

Peru's grape production growth rate is set to be even higher in 2014, with volume rising by almost 100,000 metric tons (MT).
December 16 , 2013

Pakistan: Harvest Tradings calls for integrated pest management plan

With "huge" kinnow mandarin production expected this year, Pakistan cannot afford to lose export markets over pest concerns.
December 16 , 2013

China: Australian trade mission bolsters produce ties

A Best Exhibitor Award for Australia Fresh at a Beijing trade fair represents a "significant step forward" for links with China's CIQA
December 16 , 2013

Q&A: Fare & Square, an oasis in a U.S. food desert

Philabundance president Bill Clark discusses fresh food access in the most disadvantaged U.S. communities.
December 16 , 2013

NZ growers reach collaborative biosecurity deal with govt

A new deal means New Zealand's growers will have a "seat at the table" in the government's decisions on biosecurity.
December 13 , 2013

UN: Black Sigatoka threatens survival of Caribbean bananas

Lack of funding for research and management inputs have put the Caribbean banana industry at serious risk.
December 13 , 2013

Mexico: technology improves papaya virus detection

Researchers at Mexico's Cinvestav are developing technology to help papaya growers better detect viruses.
December 13 , 2013

China: first direct fruit-laden flights arrive from Chile

China Eastern Airlines brought its first batch of Chilean fruit to Shanghai under a new flight itinerary arrangement.
December 13 , 2013

Tough rules continue impeding Indian mango exports to Japan

Indian authorities expect a decline in the country's mango shipments this year in the face of difficult protocol measures in destination markets.
December 12 , 2013

China: Australian inspectors approve Shanxi apples

An Australian preselection inspection of Chinese apples has proven successful for grower Huarong Guoye.
December 12 , 2013